21.   But Rugova also supports independence, and on Friday he called on Washington and the Europeans to back that call.

22.   But leaders of two other leading unions, the Cgil and the Uil, refused to back his call.

23.   China has traditionally backed Palestinian calls for an Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank and Gaza, but has not been directly involved in peace efforts.

24.   Delegates also backed calls for greater representation on the IOC of women and leaders of international sports federations and national Olympic committees.

25.   EU, Asian ministers back call for exchange stability.

26.   EU backs British call for elections in Hong Kong.

27.   French truck drivers backed calls for higher wages by blocking foreign trucks from crossing France.

28.   Gay groups have backed the call for reform.

29.   He backed calls by Habibie and other political leaders for a constitutional change to allow a direct popular vote for the president.

30.   He backed calls for a judicial inquiry for the sake of both his members and the Carthy family.